Map of Historic Sites of Capital Cities and Palaces
The Forbidden City, Historic Sites and Scenic Spots in Beijing
Editor's Note
Preface 1
Preface 2
General Introduction
Historical Records on Palace Architecture
-From Primitive Crude Houses to Magnificent Buildings
I. The Primitive Phase
IL Rise of the Imperial Palace
III. Weiyang Palace
IV. Darning Palace
V. Bianliang
VI. Five Capitals
The Forbidden City in Beijing
-A Bright Pearl as a Crystallization of Wisdom and Hard Toil
I. Basis for Planning of the Forbidden City
II. Architectural Design
III. Architectural Construction and Decoration
IV. Construction Work.
The Imperial Palace in Shenyang
-A Jewel of Manchu, Han, Mongolian and Tibetan Architecture
I. General Layout of the Imperial Palace
II, Design of Individual Palatial Buildings
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